A growing skepticism towards established institutions stems from a perception of dishonesty and a lack of integrity, particularly in academia and media. The feeling of betrayal over misleading narratives has led to a broader disillusionment, prompting individuals to question the credibility of expertise and truths presented to them. This skepticism fuels attraction to alternative viewpoints, where the perceived laxity of scholarly standards on one side prompts some to engage in similar distortions on the other. The dynamic suggests a contextual breakdown of trust, raising critical concerns about the reliability of information propagated by traditional sources.

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